one thing that may speak to politicians more than the patients, is what this will do to the fragile Colorado economy. This is going to open up a bunch of commercial real estate and put a bunch of people out of work. Even landlords who didn't rent to MMJ enterprises will be effected as more space is on the market. This will also lower appraisals and revenues. There are lots of other business supported by secondary services to dispensaries (insurance, accountants, etc) that will take a hit as well. Less players in the market place is bad for everyone, not just the patients.

And these "thugs and thieves" Massa Romer keeps speaking of, will all be in need of another way to make a living. sweet!
copobo Reviewed by copobo on . Senate votes 6-0 in favor of HB1284 {Denver} -- The Colorado state Senate Local Government Committee took hours of testimony yesterday on HB1284. One of the bill's sponsors, Sen. Chris Romer (D-Denver), was quoted in several articles yesterday saying that the bill is designed to shut down 80% of caregiving businesses in Colorado. The Committee hearing started at 2pm and finally adjourned at 11:30pm. The Committee voted in favor of HB1284 and some of its last minute amendments by a vote of 6 to 0, with Senator Cadman absent. Rating: 5